MICS Methodological Paper No. 12, 2024, Geographic Displacement Procedures and Dissemination of Geocoded Data in the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Programme

This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the technical approach to displacing cluster geocodes, with a focus on the MICS Geocode Plugin tool and the GPS data release policy of the MICS Programme.  

It specifically outlines the methodology to determine cluster centroids and perform geographic displacement, highlighting how these processes balance data usability with respondent confidentiality. Through step-by-step instructions and practical examples, users will gain the knowledge needed to effectively implement the MICS Geocode Plugin tool in MICS or other household surveys.